AVB wins his first game as Zenit boss as Hulk double closes gap on Lokomotiv

Andre Villas-Boas enjoyed a winning start to his new life in Russia as his Zenit St Petersburg side overcame Krylya Sovetov at the Petrovsky Stadium.

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea manager Villas-Boas took up the reins at the Russian club on a two-year contract last Tuesday and the Portuguese coach had a dream start with a victory on Monday afternoon.

Lucky mascot: Former Spurs and Chelsea boss Villas-Boas takes charge of his first Zenit match